How I Use Mini-Habits to Accomplish GoalsAs a lupus patient, I don’t have as much time or energy as most people my age. Even after getting the over...reactions3comments
Important Things to Have Now, Planning for Overall CareIn our last article, Making Sound Healthcare Choices and Decisions in your Lupus Battle, we talked about health care agent directives, medical...reactions4comments
Yes, You Can Travel as a Dialysis Patient, Part 2In Part 1 of Yes, You Can Travel as a Dialysis Patient, I mentioned the first 3 tips to travel successfully as...reactions1comment
Practicing Wellness To Protect Your Lupus Life, Part 2Feeling well when you are sick can be a difficult task. We discussed physical, emotional and spiritual wellness in our last article...reactionscomments
I Know What You Are Going To Do This SummerBeach, mountains, Europe, the Caribbean, or grandma’s house. Each year, if we are fortunate, we are given the opportunity to vacation. There...reactions2comments
My Journey To Filing for Disability, Part 2Filing for disability is a process that you truly can’t understand unless you've been there. It’s necessary, but it's a journey. When...reactionscomments
Tips To Be Ready For The Bad DaysWe have all been there – work, school, and maintaining a household. Some things that most don’t think twice about. It is...reactions1comment
Stuck in Sinking Sand, Part 2What do you do when you can’t stop sitting through uncomfortable chaotic knots? When you feel stuck and confused, have you been...reactions2comments
FOMO (Fear of Missing Out)The fear of missing out is on an all-time high these days, especially dealing with lupus and during a pandemic. So many...reactionscomments
Yes, You Can Travel as a Dialysis PatientWhen I got the news that my kidney function had diminished to the point that I needed dialysis, my heart sank. I...reactions2comments
Postural Tachycardia SyndromeI wanted to talk about a little known or talked about a condition that I suspect I've had since my lupus symptoms...reactionscomments
All About HydroxychloroquineTwelve years ago, I sat in a rheumatologist's office for the first time. "You have lupus," she said. "I'm going to start...reactions5comments
5 More Tips to Manage InsomniaAs a lupus patient, I often struggle with insomnia. I previously wrote an article on ways to manage it. Here are some...reactions1comment
5 Practical Tips to Thrive After a Kidney TransplantNot long after receiving my kidney transplant, I remember sitting on my couch, majorly uncomfortable and in pain after making the slightest...reactionscomments
How Do Drugs Get Their Names?Most drugs on the market have 2 names. They have a brand name (like Tylenol) and a generic name (like acetaminophen). Unlike...reactionscomments
Making Sound Healthcare Choices and Decisions in your Lupus BattleMaking sound healthcare choices as you battle lupus can be difficult. With the constant pain physically and emotionally, it can be your...reactionscomments
How To Win at Black Friday When You Are Chronically IllBlack Friday. When we hear these words, most of us think of frenzied crowds charging through Walmart doors, exhausted sales associates and...reactions1comment
Putting My Best Foot Forward – Walking to Manage FlaresI remember "pre-lupus" when my workouts were plentiful, and fatigue was at a minimum. There was a time when working out and...reactionscomments
I’m Stressed Out: Tackling Stress and LupusI am currently experiencing lupus at a rate of several WTFs per incident. I’m operating in a level of confusion that overrides...reactions7comments
Overwhelmed by Doctor's AppointmentsI first started dealing with chronic pain and illness in 2015. Each year since then, I’m determined that this will be the...reactionscomments
